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Ian Combs

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Ian R. Combs

Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry, coral restoration, coral reef ecology

Education

M.Sc. in Biological Sciences

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

2019 - 2017

  • Thesis: Characterizing the impacts of stony coral tissue loss disease on coral in southeast Florida using 3D photogrammetry
  • Advisor: Dr. Joshua Voss

B.Sc. in Marine Science

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

2014 - 2010

Research Experience

Coral Reef Ecosystems Biologist

Mote Marine Laboratory

Summerland Key, FL

Present - 2020

  • Coral Restoration Program
  • Supervisor: Dr. Erinn Muller

Research Technician

FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Ft. Pierce, FL

2020 - 2019

  • Coral Reef Health and Molecular Ecology Lab
  • Supervisor: Dr. Joshua Voss

Graduate Research Assistant

FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Fort Pierce, FL

2019 - 2017

  • Coral Reef Health and Molecular Ecology Lab
  • Supervisor: Dr. Joshua Voss

Resarch Assistant

University of Delaware

Lewes, DE

2014

  • Team Benthic Habitat Mapping
  • Supervisor: Dr. Douglas Miller

Teaching Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant

FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Fort Pierce, FL

2018

  • Marine Biodiversity

Research-based After-school Program for Students

Mote Marine Laboratory

Summerland Key, FL

2017

Alumni Service Corps

Gonzaga College High School

Washington, D.C.

2015 - 2014

Students Mentored

Kamryn Blake

Mote REU Intern
Assessing if Microfragmentation Promotes Accelerated Growth in Massive Stony Corals Using Structure-from-Motion Photogrammetry

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2022

Gabrielle D’Alonzo

Coral Restoration Intern
Assessing coral restoration’s impacts on herbivorous fish communities.

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2021

Ryan Rogers

Mote REU Intern
Does microfragmentation enhance the tissue growth and skeletal deposition of brain corals?

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2021

Briana Matthews

Coral Restoration Intern
Assessing changes in microfragmentation on skeletal deposition and tissue growth.

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2021

Ashley Carreiro

Coral Reef Health and Ecology Lab
Determining stony coral tissue loss disease intervention success on Montastraea cavernosa using 3D photogrammetry

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2020

Mckenna Rayburn

Link Fellowship Intern
Intervention methods and rate of tissue loss on stony coral tissue loss disease-affected Montastraea cavernosa in the Florida Reef Tract

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2019

Diana Perez

Link Fellowship Intern
Zooxanthellae characterization and connectivity in Montastraea cavernosa

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2018

Refereed Publications











  • Citations: 52

  • h-index: 3

  • i10-index: 3

2. Quantifying impacts of stony coral tissue loss disease on corals in Southeast Florida through surveys and 3D photogrammetry

PLoS ONE (2021). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0252593

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2021

Combs IR, Studivan MS, Eckert RJ, Voss JD

1. Assessing the effectiveness of two intervention methods for stony coral tissue loss disease on Montastraea cavernosa

Scientific Reports (2021). doi:10.1038/s41598-021-86926-4

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2021

Shilling EN, Combs IR, Voss JD

Presentations

Does microfragmentation accelerate the grow-out phase of asexually propagated brain corals?

Reef Futures 2022

Key Largo, FL

2022

Combs IR, Hamlyn SB, Matthews B, Rogers R, Muller EM
Oral Presentation

Characterizing impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on

corals in southeast Florida with photogrammetry and 3D modeling

48th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting

St. John’s, NL, Canada

2019

Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Oral Presentation

Characterizing the impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida

ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting

San Jaun, PR

2019

Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster Presentation

Impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida

Indian River Lagoon Symposium

Ft. Pierce, FL

2019

Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster Presentation
Outstanding Presentation Award

Undersatnding coral disease through 3D modeling

HBOI Ocean Discovery Visitor Center Marine Science Fridays

Ft. Pierce, FL

2019

Combs IR
Oral Presentation

Eulogy for the St. Lucie Reef

3MT-Three Minute Thesis Competition

Ft. Pierce, FL

2018

Combs IR
OralPresentation
Heat 7 Runner-Up, 4th Place Overall

White blotch disease impacts on corals in southeast Florida

47th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting

Corpus Christi, TX

2018

Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster Presentation

Funding

Indian River Lagoon Graduate Research Fellowship

$7,947

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2019 - 2018

FAU GPSA Travel Awards

$1,600

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2019 - 2018

Certifications

AAUS Scientific Diver

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PADI Enriched Nitrox Certification

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DAN Oxygen Delivery, First Aid, and CPR for SCUBA diving injuries

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USFWS Motorboat Operator Certification Course

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Skills

Field research planning, logistics, and execution

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Coral sampling, benthic surveys, photography, navigation and mapping

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Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry, 3D model genearation using Agisoft Metashape, 3D model analysis using Rhinoceros 3D, Viscore, and TagLab

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Data visualization using R statistical software and R Markdown

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Multivariate statstical analyses

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Python

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Data mangement using GitHub

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Scientific SCUBA diving

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Membership and Service

Association for the Studies of Limnology and Oceanography

Member

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Present - 2018

Benthic Ecology Meeting Society

Member

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Present - 2018

References

Dr. Erinn Muller

Program Manager and Science Director of the Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration

Mote Marine Laboratory

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Erich Bartels

Coral Reef Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager

Mote Marine Laboratory

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Dr. Joshua Voss

Associate Research Professor, CIOERT Executive Director

Florida Atlantic University

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Last updated on 2023-02-23.